Human Resource Manager

Job Summary:
Responsible for providing support to the plant human resources function by performing a variety of duties in the areas of recruiting, benefits, and employee relations, at the plant/branch level, working in conjunction with Regional and/or Corporate Human Resources staff and management.

Essential Job Duties:
1. Manage human resource functions, including recruiting, new hires, terminations, insurance problems and questions, and manage employee relations within the plant/branch in coordination with regional and/or corporate Human Resources team.
2. Manage and record employee changes, i.e. FMLA leaves, transfers, promotions, attendance and performance warnings, worker’s compensation reports and claims, motor vehicle accident reports and claims, unemployment claims, et al. Forward all information to regional HR and Payroll accordingly.
3. Train managers and supervisors to evaluate where and when to involve HR on employee relations and other issues.
4. Manage Performance Review process within the plant/branch.
5. Assist with recruiting, including employment advertising placement, pre-employment screenings, reference checking and follow-up with managers.
6. Process new hire paperwork and perform orientation for all new hires.
7. Process termination paperwork and follow-up with unemployment claims, if applicable.
8. Assist employees with benefits, including new enrollments, changes, and terminations.
9. Prepare and track pre-employment screenings for new hires and for post-accident drug testing; relay results to Managers.
10. Maintain copies of employee files and other HR/employee data.
11. Work with all employees to promote the goodwill of the HR function within the company.

Education & Experience: High School graduate or G.E.D. equivalent required. Minimum of two years of human resource experience. Knowledge of standard HR procedures.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Computer, 10-key calculator, multi-user telephone system, copier, fax machine, payroll system, and Microsoft Office software. Must have good organizational skills along with good written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to interact with employees at every level.
Environment: This position requires sitting and typing for long periods of time. Must have the ability to work under conditions of frequent interruptions and be attentive to details.
Preferred Qualifications: Basic knowledge of employment law is preferred.